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Fall 2011 Crop Weekend

10/10/2011

Our Classes for the upcoming 2011 November Crop are here! Why not sign up for some classes and learn some fabulous techniques? Many projects you can use for the upcoming holidays.

You can pay by PayPal: we now have PayPal drop down menu for prices, Regular and Queen prices. To pay by check, please print and fill out the form from this link: NJ Crop Weekend Class Form-Fall 2011 with payment and mail it to:

Donna Rutkowski63 Brookwood RoadStanhope, NJ 07874

Class size is limited, and payment is required in advance to secure your spot. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 28. After that, if there is space, there will be $5.00 late fee added to the cost of each class. The $5.00 late fee will be added to PayPal buttons after Oct.28.

Advanced 2 Page Layout :Taught by Jenn Cagnassola, Class Fee: $25, Sunday, 11/13, 10:30 - 12:00 NoonCome and create a “Winter Wonderland” full of sparkle and shine, snow and sky. Techinques used in the class include: tearing, curling, embossing, various “sparkle”, dimension, big shot die cutting, and punching. This page will be the hit of your scrapbook or could be an addition to your home décor by adding a frame and pictures. Please bring adhesives, dimensionals, scissors, and a 12x12 trimmer.

Create 5 fall and holiday cards using several different techniques: Big Shot die-cutting, brayering, watercolor pencils, and more! You will learn new technique in this enjoyable class. Please bring to class SNAIL adhesive, mini glue dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, and scissors.

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Recipe Album Class: Taught by Jessica Lamb, Class fee: $27, Saturday, 11/12, 7:00 - 8:30 PMJust in time for gift giving season! In this class you will make an adorable recipe book and 5 coordinating recipe cards. Your class fee includes ½ pack of Domestic Goddess DSP and written instructions! Please bring the following to class: scissors, strong adhesive (ie Sticky Strip), Snail or liquid adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, and a paper trimmer.

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Christmas Garland – Taught by Jen Peel, Saturday 10:30-12

Create this beautiful Christmas Garland with a full pack of Designer Series Paper. Your garland will be accented with custom chipboard die-cuts and lots & lots of ribbon! This project will make a great piece of holiday décor for you or as a gift! Please bring to the class: 12” paper trimmer and scissors. Class fee: $29.

10/07/2011

Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming announcement about classes to be held at the upcoming Fall Crop Weekend (November 11-13)!

Who are some of the people who attend classes? People like you! You may be:

new to paper crafts or rubber stamping

looking to improve your skills or learn new techniques

an experienced card-maker who is interested in trying scrapbooking. Got some new kids or grandkids in your life, or pictures from vacation?

an old hand at scrapbooking who would like to get your feet wet in the craft of card-making!

Details about the classes to be offered are coming soon. And if you haven’t signed up for the crop yet, there are still a few spots left! Click here for more info. And don't forget to sign up for the Secret Pal Swap by Friday 10/14/11!

09/20/2011

For this swap, you will be asked to make up to twelve winter holiday cards (Christmas, Hanukkah). In turn you will receive the same number back, but of all different cards.

Holiday Gift tag/Ornament Swap:

This swap will be either a very fancy gift tag or an ornament. We have all one time or another received a gift tag that was so beautiful that you could hang it on your tree, so that is what this swap will be about. I will post an example of one shortly.

The swaps will both take place on Saturday of the crop weekend!

The cut-off date to sign up for the swaps will be Friday, 10/21/2011 and you will find out how many items you need to make (up to twelve) by Monday, 10/24/2011. If you are interested in either or both swaps, or have any questions, please contact Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com

09/15/2011

One big highlight from our crop weekends is the very popular, Secret Pal Swap.

Here is how it works:

As a secret pal, you will fill out a questionnaire and send it "privately" to Joanie, your Fall Crop Swap Coordinator. She will put all the participants names in a hat and give each person a pal. You will then receive your pal's questionnaire to learn more about her. You may or may not know her, but either way, you’ll want to keep yourself secret!!!

You’ll want to make your secret pal feel very special by giving her gifts before and (especially) during the weekend. You may want to send her a card or 2 beforehand, buy her some scrapping supplies (I think chocolate counts for this, too!!) to give her during the weekend, and don’t forget - hand made gifts are always fun too!! We suggest keeping the total amount of money that you spend around $40. Keep in mind, someone will be giving YOU gifts all weekend, too!!! On Saturday night, we will have a “reveal”, so you can finally introduce and/or reveal yourself to your secret pal as well as find out who your pal was.

To participate, please send a PRIVATE EMAIL at joanie3@hotmail.com no later than October 14. Your secret pal will be given to you on or about October 17. You will receive your pal's questionnaire at that time with her specific details. If you have any questions, please email Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com. You'll want to be attending the crop at least for Saturday, as Saturday night will be the big reveal.

We will do our best to match you up with scrappers who have the same package as you (so if you are not at the crop on Friday, your secret pal will also be someone who is not there on Friday)

Usually people like to get lots of little gifts, as opposed to one big one, but it is up to you how you "give"

People often save one last gift to give at the Big Reveal

Be creative & have fun and you'll be sure to leave the crop with a few new friends!!!!

Please make sure you come back to our blog often, as we will be posting reminders and other important crop info, especially as the crop gets closer. If your friends have not visited us yet, you’ll want to tell them to now.

Don’t forget – to join this swap, you need to send a PRIVATE EMAIL to Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com. You should receive your questionnaire to fill out shortly after you send your email.

Join in the fun!!!

Joanie, Your Fall Crop 2011 Swap Coordinator

PS We recommend that you send your questionnaire back within 24 hours so you don't forget about it!!

08/04/2011

The registration for our Fall Crop Weekend opened on Monday. In addition to the dozens of registrations that have come in over the last 4 days, we are up to TEN Queens so far!!!! To see the list of lucky ladies, please click here.

There is still time for YOU to be a queen too!!! For all the details click here. Queen payments are due by this Sunday, August 7.